Cambrian Mountains Wool Double Knitting – Shale
Shale: the darkest grey, softer than black – the abandoned spoils of the mine darkened by rain. 100% wool hand knitting yarn.
The spoil from the mines, sitting still where it was deposited; wet with rain, dotted about the slopes.
Our dyed yarns are spun from finest Welsh Mule: Bluefaced Leicester with character! The Welsh Mule comes about by crossing the local hill breeds with a Bluefaced Leicester ram, and this cross improves the wool. Suited to clothing, this yarn has a good definition whilst developing a nice halo. Hand wash and don’t tumble dry!
Our wool is produced on farms throughout the Cambrian Mountains Region, which encompasses much of Mid Wales – a stunningly beautiful and wild area
Quality Double Knit
Ball Weight 50g
Count 3/6nm
Meterage 100m
Tension 10cm/4in 19 stitches 27 rows 4mm needles
